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With just five minutes and a few pantry staples, you can make your own delicious Mild Taco Seasoning from scratch. Say goodbye to store bought taco seasoning and enjoy a fresh, homemade taste every time!

It’s Taco Tuesday (or Wednesday), and we love all things taco. We love to have a family taco night, make taco pizza, or make taco salads with this homemade mild taco seasoning recipe.

taco seasoning in a bowl with a measuring spoon
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I have always liked tacos. But for some reason when I would use the store-bought taco seasoning mix, there was something I just did not like about the seasoning. So, I stopped making them…

Until the local taco truck got me hooked again! They had such a great flavor and used fresh cilantro…yum! I decided to try making tacos with homemade taco seasoning instead. And the results were amazing! Now we have been making tacos once a month! (And in the summer we add fresh pico de gallo!)

Why Make Homemade Taco Seasoning?

  • Less Salt – Cut down on sodium 
  • No Chemicals – Cut out additives, preservatives, and coloring that you find in a store-bought package
  • Taste – It is not a hot and spicy seasoning so it is great for the whole family. It’s a great mix of flavors. So give this mild seasoning blend a try and you might start having a weekly taco night! 

Check out our Taco Night post for our taco salad recipe using this taco seasoning.

Mild Taco Seasoning Ingredients

  • Chili Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried Oregano
  • Ground Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

If you do want to spice it up, you can add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.

How to Make Kid Friendly Taco Seasoning

This recipe is easy to prepare. 

  1. Combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Mix it up well.
  3. And…you’re done.

Recipe Yield

This recipe makes about ¼ cup of seasoning.

If you are using this for taco meat like a seasoning packet, you will use 2-3 teaspoons of seasoning and ½ cup water per pound of ground meat – ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey. I use this amount for my family of four to stuff hard shell tacos.

tacos on a plate

We have used this recipe not only with our tacos but also with our taco salad and taco pizza recipes. If you love tacos, you should try these recipes. I think you will love them!

Did you make this recipe? If so, please leave a comment and rating below. I love hearing from you

A bowl of mild taco seasoning in a small bowl with a yellow spoon.

Kid-Friendly Mild Taco Seasoning

4.67 from 3 votes
With just five minutes and a few pantry staples, you can make your own delicious Homemade Taco Seasoning. Say goodbye to store-bought packets and enjoy a fresh, homemade taste every time!
Servings: 4 dinner preps (aprox.)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
    2 tablespoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

When making tacos, use 2-3 teaspoons of seasoning and ½ cup water per pound of ground meat. (Ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken.)
This taco seasoning recipe is great to use in tacos, taco salad, taco pizza as well as any of your favorite recipes that include a taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 648mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kid friendly taco seasoning, mild taco seasoning, taco seasoning
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Storage

Store leftover seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place until your next taco night. Make a big batch and you will never have to buy a packet of taco seasoning again.

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About Jeannie Z

I love to make simple yet delicious dinners. Time with my family is so important to me so I try to make quick and easy dinner recipes most of the time. I also love to bake and my family loves the job of being my taste testers!

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  1. Nathan says:

    4 stars
    I used this seasoning with my tacos the other night. I love that there are not a lot of ingredients in there! Simple to make too!

    1. Jeannie Z says:

      Hi Nathan!

      So glad you made the recipe and liked it! Thanks for letting me know.

      Jeannie